Kendujhar: A family dispute turned fatal in Gumura village under Jhumpura police station limits in Kendujhar district on Saturday, with a man allegedly stabbing his son to death after the latter intervened in a quarrel between his parents.
The deceased has been identified as Chandan Naik, alias Papu Naik. His father, the accused Debu Naik, reportedly fled the scene after the incident and is currently absconding.
According to preliminary information, Debu was engaged in a heated argument with his wife over an issue on Saturday. When their son Papu intervened and asked his father to stop quarrelling with his mother, Debu allegedly lost his temper and attacked him with a sharp knife.
Papu sustained critical stab injuries and collapsed in a pool of blood. His wife and brother rushed him in an auto-rickshaw to Champua Sub-Divisional Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
On being informed, police reached the spot and launched an investigation. The Champua Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) also visited the hospital to take stock of the situation and directed steps to expedite the probe.
Police have launched a search to apprehend the accused father, who allegedly fled after the attack. Further investigation is underway.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the village, plunging the family and local residents into grief.
